Ethnic Disparities Teaching 1
09 June 2025

Study suggests tackling ethnic disparities in teacher workforce could help solve recruitment and retention crisis

New research indicates tackling ethnic disparities in teacher recruitment and retention could significantly contribute to the Government’s pledge to recruit and retain 6,500 teachers.
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Free School Meal Eligibility
05 June 2025

NFER response to the Government's announcement on free school meals

NFER's Co-Head of UK Policy and Practice, Jude Hilary, has responded to the Government's announcement that from September 2026 all children in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals.
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School Workforce Data Comment 2025
05 June 2025

NFER comment on latest DfE School Workforce in England data

NFER School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has given his reaction to the latest DfE School Workforce in England data.
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London Teacher Supply Challenge
22 May 2025

NFER comments on teacher pay award

NFER School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has responded to the Government announcement on teacher pay today.
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Teacher Labour Market In England Annual Report 2024 Workforce
07 May 2025

Teacher recruitment crisis: Are we finally turning the corner?

A new blog from NFER School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has discussed the latest figures on teacher recruitment and retention, which showed encouraging signs of improvement.
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Teacher Workforce NAO 25 1 (1)
30 April 2025

NFER responds to National Audit Office report on the teacher workforce

School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has given his reaction to a new report on the teacher workforce in secondary and further education.
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